Principal Business Intelligence Analyst

The Principal Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for leading end to end delivery on multiple Business Intelligence projects on time and of high quality. Depending on the skills and career goals of the analyst, their personal expertise may be either in business consulting and visualization, or technical data design and analysis, or both. The Principal Business Intelligence Analyst is a quantitative analytics professional who specializes in delivering actionable insights and analytics to business users, leveraging an enterprise analytics framework, infrastructure, and operating model.

Pediatric Oncology Operations and ED&A are entering a period of significantly increased analytic complexity, cross-institution collaboration, and high-visibility external reporting. In support of these needs, we are seeking an experienced principal analyst who can independently manage a portfolio of concurrent priorities, lead end-to-end delivery across complex data engineering and governance work, coordinate stakeholders across DFCI and Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH), and ensure continuity for mission-critical operational and externally reported metrics.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required.

Minimum Experience:

5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare. Tableau and Clarity Data model experience preferred.

License/Certification/Registration:

Tableau certification required within 6 months of hire.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for independently leading multiple (2-3) projects simultaneously from end-to-end supporting multiple (2-3) business stakeholders. If needed, also able to independently manage the portfolio of priorities and relationship with at least one business stakeholder.
• Independently work with stakeholder to identify high level business need, develop project charter, and consult with the business to define scope.
• Lead business requirement gathering.
• Identify data source(s) and develop technical data design requirements.
• Develop viz wireframes and leverage BI tools to craft visualizations and dashboards. Write SQL queries to develop data sources.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders for QA and UAT.
• Conduct stakeholder training.
• Share knowledge within ED&A and train senior analysts in project management and delivery.
• Contribute to development of analytic assets that can be used institute wide.
• Address stakeholder feedback, concerns and aim to deliver a high-level of customer service.
• Independently manages multiple projects and manages ongoing stakeholder/client interactions.
• Serves as a mentor and teacher within communities of practice.
• Serves as a project leader and directs the work of others who may, or may not, report into this role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Expert with SQL.
• Expert with BI tools e.g., Tableau.
• Expert navigating Epic Hyperspace to Clarity Data Model to data warehouse.
• Able to set appropriate expectations, discuss and present results to customer in formal settings, share ideas accurately and communicate them effectively, both in writing and verbally with supervisory oversight.
• Ability to contribute to the development and growth of others.
• Strong project management and client service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Works easily with others as part of a larger project teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Curious and motivated learner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May have 1 to 3 direct reports. Project leader with matrixed supervision of others.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to app